No, it's not a St. Patrick's day joke, and has nothing to do with the actual color of the eggs. But, Iowa State University researchers played a key role in a recently completed comprehensive study of egg production systems intended to study ways to improve animal health and efficiency and to reduce environmental impact.

Dubuque will receive funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfields Grant Program to support community redevelopment efforts aimed at the revitalization of properties that may be contaminated by hazardous substances or pollutants, according to a release.